Pilam, Philadelphia

A frat house of the nonsectarian fraternity known as Pi Lambda Phi, Pilam has been a major live music haunt for the students of the university. This eclectic music venue attracts the young and the hip crowd who just can't stop yelling out the lyrics of the songs played by the bands here - definitely not the kind of place for the ones who prefer a quieter ambiance to enjoy the music. In its glorious history of hosting live music, the venue has staged many local bands and performers like Stinking Liz, A Place to Bury Strangers, Wesley Willis, Elf Power and Brown Recluse Sings, with some of them having graced the stage more than once. Expect a riot of sorts in case you plan to visit an event at Pilam in the future.